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Schonenberg Family History

Schonenberg Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schoenberg, Schneeberg, Schulenberg, Schoeneberg, Schonberg

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Where is the Schonenberg family from?

You can see how Schonenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schonenberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Schonenberg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Schonenberg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schonenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schonenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schonenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schonenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schonenberg. 100% of Schonenberg men worked as a Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Schonenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schonenberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 226 immigration records available for the last name Schonenberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 172 military records available for the last name Schonenberg. For the veterans among your Schonenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schonenberg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Schonenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schonenberg in 1969 was 85, and 84 in 2003.

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